My Story

It all began with a horrific car accident. My parents were slammed into by a drunk driver one evening, critically injuring them. They had three kids waiting for them at home, and my mother was pregnant with number four. When the paramedics arrived on the scene, my father kept repeating, “I can’t feel my legs” and “Where’s my wife?”

But there wasn’t a woman at the scene. A gas station attendant witnessed the wreck. He hadn’t noticed a woman, but he thought he saw a coat fly out of the car and land in a field. There they found my mother’s crumpled, broken body. In the hospital, where mom was fighting for her life, the doctors explained that Dad might be paralyzed. To give her the best chance of living, they recommend ending the pregnancy. Think of it! Three kids depending on you, and a husband who may not be able to care for them if you die.

She prayed, “Lord, I don’t know what to do, show me.” A scripture came to her and brought her great peace: “Be still and know that I am God.” She knew what that meant.

Four months later, I was born. And my father healed completely. That faith permeated my home and greatly influenced me.

My father started his career as a carpenter (he built our sturdy brick house by himself), but most of his work life was in business communications. I learned from him to do a job right and that the client’s needs must be taken care of.

We all have our joys and struggles, you may be able to relate to some of mine:

Raised in a loving family? Check. No extra money for anything but most basic needs? Me too, which motivated me at 11 yrs to get a paper route. Loved having my money to buy clothes and a good bike! Maybe you too had to take piano lessons from Grandma?  I just wish I remembered how to play! And there was my 3 older sisters, one to fight with and the oldest two to look out for me. :)

As a teen and young adult I struggled with storms of deep insecurity. In social situations I would swing between being comfortable to absolute fear, I’d tighten up and crawl inside myself. Lousy self esteem.  It was bad. A sense of misplaced shame, not about what I did, but just who I was.   My breakthroughs came when I forced myself to engage in social groups. For me, that was church and college. I took public speaking classes, and I volunteered to lead. Change didn’t happen overnight, but it did happen. I faced my demons. It was awful, until it wasn’t.

Over the years my community, or tribe or what you want to call it really has benefited me. They helped me raise my 3 children. Comforted me when my oldest child died at 22. Stood be me when I went through a divorce. I am incredibly grateful for all of their love. I wish for you the same support and victory in your struggles.

As a young man, I did residential concrete work and roofing. Lots of my buddies were in construction trades, and we often worked on each other’s homes. I know about homes from foundation to roof and everything in between! Eventually, a friend and I created a construction company with 45 employees in three states. Life was good. But… something kept tugging at me. 

Change was coming.

 

I entered a career in which I became responsible for the care of a few hundred people. I spent a lot of time in homes, visiting, encouraging and counseling. That’s the reason why I don’t see homes as just material objects. Homes are support structures for the lives lived inside. It’s where we share love, nurture, games, security, creative thoughts, memories and more. This is why I have so much joy helping people move into their new home! 

Over the years my family has enlarged. I greatly enjoy my kids and 8 grandkids. LOTS of family events!

 

Why do I share all this with you?

 

I believe it is important to know something about a person who is entrusted with what’s possibly your greatest asset.

 

For over 25 years I’ve been active in Real Estate in one form or another.  I’ve developed a subdivision. Bought and sold homes for profit (flipping). Owned and managed rentals.  Managed construction of a large commercial building. Helped hundreds of clients sell and purchase homes. 

 

My clients all receive the assistance of a trusted, competent advisor. They come to me for my experience and confidence. I’ve lived in this area since I was 19 and I know the neighborhoods and can find whatever a client is looking for.

 

My clients find I do have an aggressive, competitive edge! I love guiding a transaction through to the big ‘win’. Negotiating and competence are my strengths. 

 

It would be great if you would allow me to interview to be on your team when you sell or buy. Should you choose me to serve you, I look forward to delivering you a home which will support all the joys and experiences that lay in your future.